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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
1
Edgar L Rogers announces drastic price cuts to move stock after a poor cotton crop of 1896. He claims $5000 worth of new clothing and suits priced 15 to 18 dollars, with a bold sale to start immediately. He touts a superior selection of dress goods and novelties in Barnesville.
A buyer describes paying 10000 for boots and shoes made in the best factories. The seller reduced the stock to only a few dozen pairs, at the regular one pair price, leaving the buyer unable to spare them.
Captain A P Turner a respected Pike County resident died at his home near Milner last Friday morning from heart trouble. He was 69, a former County School Commissioner and a gallant Confederate veteran. He was noted for charity and guidance in the community and was father in law to J F Taylor of Barnesville. Funeral services were led by Rev C W Oliver at the country home and his remains were buried in Barnesville Baptist cemetery Saturday at 11 oclock, Summers undertaker.
The Kennedy Opera House will host a Friday evening concert with Miss Mary W. Lovelace making her Barnesville debut. Miss Lockhart will perform elocution, Mrs. Cochrane conducts Gordon Institute orchestra, local talent participates, and reserved seats are 35 cents with general admission 25 cents at Stafford's Store.
A call to merchants to advertise in The Gazette as a proven way to reach about 2000 readers in the area. Emphasizes how ads pay and attract customers, urging wide-awake, up-to-date businesspeople to invest to show appreciation for trade and stimulate sales.
A brief clipping notes a contrarian business stance against price gouging. The speaker asserts a plan to charge minimal profit while expanding in eight years with fifty thousand dollars in profit.
An advertiser pledges low prices on all domestic goods and cash sales this winter, urging customers to compare with Ball thread and Elephant products before buying, promising undercutting prices and better times.
Barnesville society notes celebrate a growing bicycle fad among local girls led by May Lambdin Arley Murphey Maude Smith and Emmie Murphey while Miss Annie Hall visits Cedartown. Social and Literary Club plans arise as Miss Nell Pringle returns home Prof E A Pound and family prep for Waycross duties and a Matthews hotel dance draws couples. Mary Weaver travels to Macon Fort Valley after visiting Barnesville.
General Evans writes from Atlanta on March 7 1896 urging Governor Atkinson to pursue the gubernatorial candidacy despite a potential business proposition. He argues the candidacy is important at the current juncture and expresses high respect and concern for Atkinson's service.
The Barnesville market reports rapid cotton arrivals over the past weeks and asserts it pays higher prices than nearby towns. Farmers are urged to bring their cotton and trade locally, with promises of fair pricing and lower goods costs.
A large crowd at a Midway camp meeting last Sunday turned chaotic as pistols knives and razors were used. Bud Jenkins a noted local figure was badly cut and shot but expected to survive. Several unnamed Black attendees were also injured in the fracas, which drew doctors to treat wounds. About 5 000 people were present.
The Gazette notes advertising errors in J. W. Stafford & Sons prices caused by the gazette, not the firm. The firm says they sell goods at low prices but do not advertise to sell below cost.
The prize offered by the Woman's Edition managers goes to Margaret K Chambers daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Chambers Jr for selling 213 copies of the Gazette. She will receive one half dozen cabinet photos of herself. The child is noted as bright and popular among peers.
Rev T H Timmons reports a delightful Tabernacle service with two united members. He organized an Epworth League with officers led by T G Scott as president and Julia Thweatt as 1st vice president. A fundraising feast at the schoolhouse will support the organ.
A garbled note lists unit prices including 3% cents per yard and 4 3 4 inch measures. It mentions 1.25 and 1.75 dollars per something, 3.60 and 2.75 dollars per barrel, 4 1 2 per pound, and 1.00 with everything else in proportion. Indicates a visit to compare terms.
Work on the Presbyterian church will begin very soon with materials already on the ground for the erection.
Lieut R L Swatts and Privates C H Morris J B Bankston J A Wellmaker and T J Ogletree of the Barnesville Blues travel to Atlanta today to compete for the marks mans medal held by Private Bankston. The medal is contested monthly by the Fifth regiment at the Lakewood rifle range.
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